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Best Texas Private Schools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 129 private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) serving 17,183 students in Texas. You can also find more schools membership associations in Texas.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Texas include St. Cecilia Catholic School, Jack Segal Academy (formerly BYDS), and St. Clement's Parish School.
The average tuition cost is $17,614, which is higher than the Texas private school average tuition cost of $14,016.
47% of private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Texas are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 129

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 129

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Texas (2026-27)

All Saints Episcopal Day School Austin Photo
All Saints Episcopal Day School Austin
Gr: PK-K | 78 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
209 W 27th St
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 472-8866
(5)
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Map of Chapelwood School
Chapelwood School
Gr: NS-PK | 410 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
11140 Greenbay Street
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 465-4657
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Map of Childs Play Learning Center
Childs Play Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 263 students
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
1530 Norwalk Dr
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 578-9332
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Map of First Faith Preschool & Kindergarten
First Faith Preschool & Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 154 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
777 N Walnut Creek Dr
Mansfield, TX 76063
(817) 473-2785
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Map of First Umc - The School For Little Children
First Umc - The School For Little Children
Gr: K-1 | 283 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
431 Eldridge Rd
Sugar Land, TX 77478
(281) 242-5437
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Grace School Photo
Grace School
Gr: NS-8 | 508 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 9
Presbyterian
10219 Ella Lee
Houston, TX 77042
(713) 781-4990
(28)
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Map of Highland Park Presbyterian Day School
Highland Park Presbyterian Day School
Gr: PK-K | 287 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
3821 University Blvd
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 525-4233
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Map of Holy Cross School - Bay City
Holy Cross School - Bay City
Gr: PK-5 | 132 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Montessori School (Catholic)
2001 Katy Ave
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 245-5632
(1)
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Jack Segal Academy (formerly BYDS) Photo
Jack Segal Academy (formerly BYDS)
Gr: NS-5 | 362 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 5
Jewish
4525 Beechnut St
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 666-1884
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Map of Jwumc Child Development Program
Jwumc Child Development Program
Gr: NS-PK | 265 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
5830 Bermuda Dunes Drive
Houston, TX 77069
(281) 893-5881
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Map of Memorial Dr United Methodist Church Kids
Memorial Dr United Methodist Church Kids
Gr: PK-5 | 302 students
Methodist
12955 Memorial Drive
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 425-6804
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Map of Messiah Lutheran Lambs Early Childhood School
Messiah Lutheran Lambs Early Childhood School
Gr: PK-K | 147 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1801 W Plano Pkwy
Plano, TX 75075
(972) 398-7560
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Map of Momentous School
Momentous School
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students
106 E 10th Street
Dallas, TX 75203
(214) 915-1890
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Map of Primera Day School
Primera Day School
Gr: PK-K | 56 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1509 Tarlton St
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(361) 884-3582
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Map of St. Cecilia Catholic School
St. Cecilia Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 598 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
11740 Joan Of Arc Dr
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 468-9515
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Map of St. Christophers Episcopal Day School
St. Christophers Episcopal Day School
Gr: NS-PK | 53 students
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
1656 Blalock Road
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 465-6035
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Map of St. Clement's Parish School
St. Clement's Parish School
Gr: NS-8
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
600 Montana Avenue
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 533-4248
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St. Francis Episcopal School Photo
St. Francis Episcopal School
Gr: PK-12 | 875 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 15
Episcopal
335 Piney Point Road
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 458-6159
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Map of St. John Early Childhood Center
St. John Early Childhood Center
Gr: K-1 | 265 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
15237 Huffmeister Rd
Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 304-5546
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Map of St. Matthew's Episcopal School
St. Matthew's Episcopal School
Gr: PK-K | 275 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
8134 Mesa Dr
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 345-3040
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Texas?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Texas include St. Cecilia Catholic School, Jack Segal Academy (formerly BYDS), and St. Clement's Parish School.
How many private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are located in Texas?
129 private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are located in Texas.
How much do private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) cost in Texas?
The average tuition cost is $17,614, which is higher than the Texas private school average tuition cost of $14,016.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Texas?
Texas private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are approximately 34% minority students, which is lower than the Texas private school average of 42%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are religiously affiliated in Texas?
47% of private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Texas are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist and Episcopal).
129
Private Schools
17,183
Students
$17,614
Avg. Tuition
34%
Students of Color
18:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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